Substation Design Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter)

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

12d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Design Engineering Intern works with substation engineering and design staff to support high-voltage substation design projects, budget estimate creation, and NERC compliance activities. The role provides practical engineering experience and opportunities to develop communication and interpersonal skills. The intern works 10–20 hours per week during the academic school year and 40 hours per week during the summer.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program.
Be classified as a sophomore or junior.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
Be self-motivated, have good mechanical aptitude, and work well with others.
Be able to work 10–20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week when school is out of session.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Power Transmission & Distribution.
Interest in the power industry.

Responsibilities

Support substation design tasks, including one-line diagrams, layouts, and basic calculations.
Assist with drawing updates, design packages, and standards documentation.
Perform basic engineering calculations and data validation.
Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.
Support preparation and documentation for site visits, with limited field exposure.
Organize and analyze project data and engineering records.